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BREAKING: “Discussions are yet to open but I expect Liverpool to make an approach for Timo Werner in the coming weeks.” [@JamesPearceLFC]

 

James Pearce uselessness strikes again. Always the last to know

 

but always the first to know ‘for sure’

 

James Pearce is Liverpool true and true .Trust him.

 

Yeah, but the likes of Melissa Reddy and co are weeks ahead. Pearce obviously has inside knowledge, but it feels like that's direct contact with klopp himself.

 

Everyone fires **** everywhere and hopes something sticks but normally Pearce says what's certain when the club are about to confirm it. That's why he's often the last to tell us, even if we already know. Never really get fresh rumous or itk knowledge from him. Even Reddy doesn't really tell us anything we don't know ourselves. The club is pretty tight lipped so being close to the club means jack **** - like, why the fook would they tell journos they didn't want being released?

Itk knowledge comes from people who know agents primarily...they're the ones gobbing behind closed doors without the clubs' approval.

 

U23s coach Neil Critchley has left the club to take up the position of head coach at @BlackpoolFC.

Everybody at #LFC would like to thank Neil for his outstanding contribution to the club and wish him all the best in his new position.

 

Neil Critchley leaves Liverpool U23s role


Liverpool can confirm U23s coach Neil Critchley has left the club to take up the position of head coach at Blackpool.

After six-and-a-half years of outstanding service within the Reds’ Academy set-up, the 41-year-old departs to begin a role with the first team at the League One side.

Critchley moved to Merseyside in September 2013 to take the reins of the U18s before progressing to the U23s ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.

He also took charge of the first team for two games this season as he oversaw the Carabao Cup tie at Aston Villa in December and, more recently, the FA Cup fourth-round replay against Shrewsbury Town at Anfield, helping guide a side consisting of players from the youth ranks to a 1-0 victory last month.

Academy director Alex Inglethorpe admits the news brings mixed emotions and while disappointed to see Critchley leave Kirkby, he feels it further demonstrates the pathway from the Academy into first-team football for coaches as well as players.

In recent years, Steven Gerrard, Michael Beale and Mike Marsh have all progressed to senior roles at other clubs having initially worked within Liverpool’s youth structure.

Meanwhile, the Reds’ first-team assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders was promoted to Melwood having begun duties with the club at the Academy.

“It’s a bittersweet day in many respects,” said Inglethorpe.

“Obviously losing a person and professional of Neil’s calibre is something that is a disappointment, but at the same time we have great excitement and joy that he has been given this wonderful opportunity.

“We see this as a reflection on the Academy as a whole, that it’s an environment where players and coaches have a pathway to progression and self-improvement.

“Blackpool want Neil because of the work he’s done at Liverpool and it shows to everyone within our system that if you work hard and work smart then rewards are there.

“Neil epitomises the best qualities of a modern coach: leadership skills, intelligence, compassion and a hunger for individual and collective improvement. Blackpool are very fortunate to have him and we wish him well.

“For the U23s we are confident in the remaining coaching talent we have to make sure there is no drop-off in the interim period. This season has proved the importance of the role and, therefore, we will take advantage of having amazing people already in post to take stock and assess what to do next.

“Myself, Michael Edwards and Jürgen Klopp will work collaboratively on what works best for the future. Pathway is so critical to this club we want to make sure we make the best appointment we can.”

Responsibilities for Liverpool’s U23s in the interim will be assumed by existing coaching staff before a permanent appointment is made.

Everybody at Liverpool Football Club would like to thank Neil for his outstanding contribution to the club and wish him all the best in his new position.
https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/academy/388913-neil-critchley-leaves-liverpool-u23s-role

 

Liverpool have ample depth and quality in the midfield department but as per reports, they are interested in signing another midfielder in the summer transfer window.
According to Cadena Ser, two Premier League clubs are looking to lure Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey, who has got a clause of £44million in his contract which is due to expire in 2023

https://paisleygates.com/archives/37043​

 

I don't get this Bournemouth fans being angry at Harry Wilson over him wearing a Liverpool coat on Saturday? He's our player at our ground and he wasn't allowed in their match squad.
He's said that it was just because he was cold but I don't think he should have responded with that at all and should have just said that he's a Liverpool player who why wouldn't be wear it.

Anyway here's something like 7 goals in 26 appearances and when fit playing well. I'd certainly have him in the squad next season. He'd be a better option than Shakira or Lallana right now.

 

Wilson will surely be sold, along with Origi and Shaq. The fees for all 3 of them will probably pay for Werner.

 

I'd keep hold of Wilson, there is definitely something to work with there, hes better than the rotation options weve got for the midfield at the minute

 

Tbh I thought it was odd that he had an LFC jacket on. Even though he's our player it looked like he was supporting us which I'm sure he was internally. Not many games to go now and he won't be staying with them if they go down anyway. I'd say keep him. He is a good option especially if we don't get our target players.

 

We've loaned him to them, he's our player and it's good to see he feels like he's a Liverpool player still.

 

How would we feel if it happened the other way around? Imagine we had Moses back on loan from Chelsea and he's sitting in the stands in a Chelsea team jacket as we play them. It wouldn't bother me because I don't see it as a big deal but I can see the other side of this and how some could question it.

 

I really wouldn't care.

It would irritate me more that we've taken a loan player more than said loan playing cheering for his parent club, never mind wearing a coat in their colours.

We're all adults and know the score; he's on loan and not our player. Plus, he was just cold ffs

 

It seems a little impolitic of him under the circumstances, but he is our player. He's done well enough for Bournemouth, so they shouldn't have a go really - but things aren't going well for them so I'm not surprised their fans are frustrated.

 

It's the down side of social media imo where a sizeable portion like to publicise their life and air their opinion for views and likes.

 

That old hasbeen Richard Keys is still trying to be relevant

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spo...JJU1Usddx6g5IiyS-ZCgwqNYi2J0IiEy-T2ptp9yfzDH8

 

I'd say they have a healthy competitive relationship with regard to football. They share a religion which teaches love and respect so a whole load of nonsense there from him.